Benjamin Franklin’s famous quote about the two inevitabilities of life being death and taxes is as true today as it ever was. And when it comes to that aspect of life most of us would rather not contemplate – many of us tend to bury or heads in the sand. This is… Read more
How to save money this New Year
January is traditionally a month in which most of us are looking to cut-back and clear the debt we’ve accrued over the festive period. It’s a great time to think about where we went wrong in regard to finance the year before and how to put those faults right this year. Budget The first… Read more
Happy New Year! What are your resolutions?
Hey, it’s almost new year 🙂 I’ll get ahead and jump straight to 2014, what are your resolutions? Mine are Health: Run 3 times a week, swim every day. I already run 3 times a week with decent consistency, except when it rains a lot. The daily swim is easy after a run because… Read more
Sureshot Ways to Increase Your Traffic by Converting Facebook Fans
The number of people actively using Facebook around the world is 1.2 billion, according to their website. Chances are you have already joined over 15 million other brands, according to Venture Beat, by setting up a Facebook brand page to market your products and services to this audience. Your page might even generate a… Read more
Are you hitting the High Street for Boxing Day?
Hope you all had a very Happy and Merry Christmas! Is it time to rest, stay warm and eat the leftovers, or time to go shopping_ I remember the first time I was in the UK for Christmas. The pound was at an all time low and I had invited my friends over from… Read more
Merry Christmas!
I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a lovely time with your loved ones. What a year it has been, and I am looking forward to sharing more with you in 2014. In the meanwhile, enjoy the best of The Savvy Scot for 2013! 7 extreme sports for the cheap… Read more
Are you betting on sports?
When I was living in Morocco, from my balcony I could see what looked like an abandoned running track. I wondered for a while what it was, especially since it would be illuminated at night, and deserted most of the day. Turns out it was a dog race track, and people were coming to… Read more
Top 4 things to think about when buying a car or a home
When making large purchases such as a vehicle or a house, many buyers start the process by going to a car dealer or meeting with a realtor. The only research that is completed is often with brief and shallowInternet searches;taking the time to gather essential information can lead to a smooth buying process… Read more
Christmas spending tips
It’s that time of year again: when shopping becomes a national obsession. From parties and presents to food and festive outfits, whether you shop online or hit the high streets, the Christmas period is a time for spending. So, as Reuters reports that UK shoppers look set to spend a massive £1.4bn more this… Read more
Tips for Using Public Transportation to Save on Commuting Costs
We recently talked about how cycling can save a ton on commuting costs while at the same time improving your health, now let’s talk about public transportation. It’s hard to imagine that just a few short years ago, gas wars often brought prices down to below $1 a gallon. A long commute that used… Read more
Five Things Mortgage Companies Don’t Want You to Know
It’s no secret that a mortgage lender is there to make a living selling mortgages. Since there’s a lot of money involved with their commission, some lenders are willing to use shady tactics to close a deal. Since most lenders won’t be open with everything during the process, here are five key… Read more
London rents are so high it is cheaper to commute from… Barcelona
I read an article recently in the Daily Mail that covered the story of a young professional who ran the numbers and concluded it was cheaper for him to live in sunny Barcelona and take a FLIGHT to work four days a week than it was to rent a one bed flat in London! … Read more